Living in Goodlettsville, TN: Small-City Living North of Nashville

What is Goodlettsville, TN? Goodlettsville is a city of about 17,800 people just north of Nashville, split between Davidson County and Sumner County. It sits along I-65 and offers a mix of established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, and a small historic downtown.

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What Goodlettsville Is Like

Goodlettsville was incorporated in 1958 and kept its own city government when Nashville and Davidson County consolidated in 1963. It is named for A. G. Goodlett, a Cumberland Presbyterian pastor in the mid-1800s. The southern part of the city is in Davidson County and the northern part is in Sumner County, which affects property taxes and school systems.

Moss-Wright Park is the city's big park, with sports fields, trails, and the historic Bowen-Campbell House. Rivergate Mall and the shopping around it are close by, and Dollar General has its corporate headquarters here. I-65 makes the drive to downtown Nashville or north toward Hendersonville and the Kentucky line straightforward.

Goodlettsville Quick Facts

Frequently Asked Questions About Goodlettsville

Is Goodlettsville part of Nashville?

No. Goodlettsville is its own city with its own government. Part of it is in Davidson County and part is in Sumner County.

What county is Goodlettsville in?

Both. The southern part of Goodlettsville is in Davidson County and the northern part is in Sumner County. Check the county for any specific property, since it affects taxes and schools.

What schools serve Goodlettsville?

On the Metro Nashville Public Schools 2026-27 zone finder, a Davidson County address in Goodlettsville checked on Trebor Drive is zoned to Old Center Elementary, Goodlettsville Middle, and Hunters Lane High. Homes on the Sumner County side are served by Sumner County Schools. Zones can change and some streets split, so confirm with MNPS for a specific address.

How did Goodlettsville get its name?

The city is named for A. G. Goodlett, who was pastor of the local Cumberland Presbyterian Church from 1848 to 1853.

What is there to do in Goodlettsville?

Moss-Wright Park has sports fields, trails, and the historic Bowen-Campbell House, and Rivergate Mall and the surrounding shops are nearby. Downtown Nashville is a short drive down I-65.

How much do homes in Goodlettsville cost?

Prices vary a lot by street, size, and condition, so the most accurate answer is what's listed today. See current Goodlettsville listings and I can walk you through recent sales.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Goodlettsville?

I'm Nik Shewmaker, a fifth-generation Nashville native, and I help buyers and sellers across Davidson and Sumner counties. If you want a straight answer on what's selling in Goodlettsville right now, or what your home could list for, call or text me at (615) 585-0022.

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